Example Sentences

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Instead of granite-like material, the data point to a surface made of basalt or mantle-like rock, similar to volcanic material found on Earth or the Moon.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The resulting recycled magmas form many different types of granite and granite-like rocks, which make up most of the Earth's continental crust.

From National Geographic • Oct. 12, 2023

Only the lower strings seemed to be in tune with this haunting, granite-like masterpiece.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2010

De Gaulle seems to hide behind a solid granite-like facade of militarism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under this granite-like exterior, then, there was beating a heart that passionately craved for human tenderness and companionship!

From Mathilde Blind by Eliot, George